I periodically forget how much of a pain Windows is. Most of the time, I’m using macOS for work and for my personal laptop. However, my gaming machine runs Windows because most games don’t run on (or don’t run well) on macOS. I also got tired of...
My secondary phone line (used for work) is on a ZTE Axon 7 running Android 7.1.1. A little while ago, I found an app that was running called SystemUpdates by Zzte. The app can not be uninstalled nor easily disabled. (You can use Settings > Apps >...
My cell phone is dying a long, slow, painful death of the abused electronics kind. The phone has been to the barn, through dust and cat hair, riding in the rain, and all manner of abuse. It’s lasted almost three years — pretty good for a little...
What would happen if Facebook were done live? Would you really poke your friends? The comedy sketch team of Idiots of Ants asks this question in a hysterical sketch. If you have ever used Facebook, you’ll get this. If you haven’t, have someone explain it to you....
Not sure about the title, but I like the percentages. Except that I like to think I’m good at hiding the inner geek and can function on a reasonable level in social situations. Related Images:
I am working from home today using a virtual private network (VPN) connection. I can then connect to my desktop Windows work machine using remote access. All of these connections are done through browsers so it’s pretty straightforward. Unfortunately, the VPN system we use is primarily setup...
Matt Smith was announced as the new Doctor today. Yup, I’ve never heard of him either. Even my British friends were scratching their heads and hitting the Internet to find out more information about him. The new Doctor was announced during a special episode of Doctor Who...
According to the BBC, the new Doctor will be announced tomorrow. Who ever it is, will have to fill a huge role made popular by David Tennant’s portrayal. David Tennant’s Doctor has become one of my favourites, second only to Tom Baker. Here’s hoping the new one...
If you haven’t seen this, it’s a classic sketch with David Tennant and Catherine Tate, just before she took on the role of Donna in Season 4. I found this video of the sketch on YouTube. Initially, Donna was a really annoying character. As the season progressed,...
Someone had a lot of time on their hands and put it to good use this holiday season! The tree at right is the creation of x Plastic Neurospasta who posted picture on Flickr. Any fans of Doctor Who will instantly recognize the Dalek, complete with blue...
A friend of mine sent me this picture of what happens if you expect a translation and instead get back an automated email response. We’re in the middle of getting some documents translated at work, so this was extra funny to me. see more pwn and owned...
From a Yahoo news article: The ever-present voice of the computer in Star Trek television series and films passes away just two weeks after completing her voice over work for J.J .Abrams upcoming Star Trek film. Mrs Roddenberry may be remembered best for her role of Nurse...
A friend of mine posted a note about typeracer.com, a site where you compete based upon typing speed. The faster you type, the faster your race car moves in its lane. You compete against yourself or against 1-5 other players. First car that gets to the finish...
If you are a Bruce Campbell fan, then you can’t miss My Name Is Bruce, a parody where Mr Campbell plays himself. He is kidnapped by a loyal fan to the little town of Gold Lick. Bruce must face the Chinese warrior god, Guan Di. The movie...
This is *so* true. Related Images:
If the rome had the internet….Hysterical list of what might have happened. read more | digg story Related Images:
Saddness. Much sadness according to a BBC article published on October 29: David Tennant is to stand down as Doctor Who, after becoming one of the most popular Time Lords in the history of the BBC science fiction show. read more | digg story Related Images:
